{"id":2502,"date":"2025-07-21T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/?p=2502"},"modified":"2025-07-24T13:01:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T17:01:35","slug":"ways-to-lower-your-ac-use-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/ways-to-lower-your-ac-use-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways to Lower Your AC Use This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Summers in Memphis can bring relentless heat and humidity, causing your air conditioner to work overtime just to keep you comfortable. But running your AC around the clock can also lead to high energy bills and unnecessary wear on your system. At Premier, we want to help you stay cool while keeping your energy costs under control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some effective ways to lower your use of your <a href=\"\/memphis\/services\/air-conditioning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">air conditioning in Memphis, TN<\/a> this summer and still stay comfortable throughout the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Premier-Heating-And-Air-Memphis-ways-to-lower-your-ac-use-this-summer.webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Premier-Heating-And-Air-Memphis-ways-to-lower-your-ac-use-this-summer-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"Homeowner adjusting smart thermostat while using fans and blinds to stay cool in Georgia summer\" class=\"wp-image-2515\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Premier-Heating-And-Air-Memphis-ways-to-lower-your-ac-use-this-summer-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Premier-Heating-And-Air-Memphis-ways-to-lower-your-ac-use-this-summer-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Premier-Heating-And-Air-Memphis-ways-to-lower-your-ac-use-this-summer-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Premier-Heating-And-Air-Memphis-ways-to-lower-your-ac-use-this-summer.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Use Ceiling Fans to Circulate Air<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceiling fans don\u2019t cool the air, but they make you feel cooler by circulating air across your skin and promoting evaporation. This allows you to raise your thermostat by a few degrees without sacrificing comfort. Remember to turn fans off when you leave a room to save electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Keep Blinds and Curtains Closed During the Day<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Direct sunlight streaming through your windows can significantly heat up your home\u2019s interior. Use blackout curtains, blinds, or solar shades to block out heat during the sunniest parts of the day\u2014especially on south- and west-facing windows. This simple step helps keep indoor temperatures more manageable without running your AC constantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Seal Air Leaks and Insulate<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cool air can escape through gaps in doors, windows, or poorly sealed ductwork. Inspect your home for drafts and seal leaks using weather stripping or caulk. Also, ensure your attic and walls are well-insulated to keep hot air out and cool air in. Reducing air loss means your AC doesn\u2019t have to work as hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Use a Programmable or Smart Thermostat<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Installing a programmable or smart thermostat allows you to automatically adjust the temperature based on your schedule. For example, set it to increase the temperature when you\u2019re away at work and lower it before you return home. Smart thermostats can even learn your habits and optimize energy use over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Reduce Heat-Generating Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Appliances like ovens, stovetops, dryers, and even incandescent light bulbs produce heat that can make your AC work harder. Try these alternatives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cook outdoors on the grill instead of using the oven<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Run your dishwasher and dryer in the evening<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch to LED lighting throughout your home<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of these steps can reduce indoor heat and help you cut back on cooling costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Keep Up With AC Maintenance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A well-maintained system runs more efficiently. Schedule a professional AC tune-up with Premier to clean coils, check refrigerant levels, replace air filters, and ensure your unit is operating at peak performance. Preventive maintenance helps reduce energy use and lowers the risk of breakdowns during the hottest days of summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Upgrade to an Energy-Efficient System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If your AC is more than 10\u201315 years old, it might be time to consider an upgrade. Today\u2019s high-efficiency systems use significantly less energy to cool your home. Premier offers expert guidance and installation for new systems that fit your home and budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Let Premier Help You Beat the Heat\u2014Smarter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Reducing your AC usage doesn\u2019t mean sacrificing comfort\u2014it means making smarter choices that keep your home cooler while using less energy. From routine AC maintenance to system upgrades, Premier is your trusted partner in Memphis, TN for all things cooling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"\/contact-us\/schedule-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\"><strong>Experience the Premier Difference! Premier Heating &amp; Air has been family-owned and operated since 2001.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are some effective ways to lower your use of your air conditioning this summer and still stay comfortable throughout the season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2515,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,192],"tags":[87,194],"class_list":["post-2502","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-air-conditioning-service","category-memphis","tag-air-conditioning-system-maintenance","tag-memphis"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2502"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2517,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2502\/revisions\/2517"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2502"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2502"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.premierishere.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2502"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}